Rose Profile
Sunbelt® Desmond Tutu™
Color: Red
Class: Floribunda
Introduced: 2008
Best Zones: 5-10
Bloom Form: High-Centered
Repeat Bloom: Yes
A closer look at this rose so you can decide whether it belongs in your garden, your wishlist, or both.
Photo courtesy of Star Roses and Plants
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Awards & Recognition
🌟 Gold Medal Winner in International Competition — Sunbelt® Desmond Tutu™ has been described by growers and nursery sources as a gold medal winner in international rose competitions, reflecting strong performance and garden qualities in formal judging.
🌹 Australian National Rose Trial Garden Awards — KORtutu was awarded a Bronze Medal at the National Rose Trial Garden of Australia, where it received recognition for its performance among shrub roses in official trial evaluations.
At a Glance Profile
Floribunda
Red
- Registered Name
- KORtutu
- Also Known As
- • Archbishop Desmond Tutu
• Desmond Tutu (shrub, Kordes 2000)
• First Love (shrub, Kordes 2000)
• Gallipoli Centenary Rose
• Jugendliebe ®
• KO 00/1324-07
• KORtutu - Breeder
- Kordes
- Seller
- Antique Rose Emporium, Flourish, Fraser Valley Rose Farm, Grace Rose Farm, Gurney's Seed and Nursery, Heirloom Roses, My Black Thumb, Roses Unlimited, Springhill Nurseries, Sweet Hilltop Farm and Nursery, Wildwood Nurseries
- Introduced
- 2008
- Best Zones
- 5-10
- Disease Resistance
- Highly disease-resistant
Where to Look Next
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| Seller | Listing | Price | Offers | Link |
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| Antique Rose Emporium | Sunbelt® Desmond Tutu™ | $34.95 |
Discount Code
15% off 2+ roses • ROSEGEEK
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| Flourish | Love at First Sight® | Flourish Roses LLC | — | — | Visit Seller |
| Fraser Valley Rose Farm | Rosa ‘Desmond Tutu’ – Own-Root Potted (9cm) – Rose Farm Canada | $20.00 | — | Visit Seller |
| Grace Rose Farm | Love at First Sight™ Potted Rose Bush - Estate Rose™ Potted Rose Bush | $129.00 | — | Visit Seller |
| Grace Rose Farm | Sunbelt® Desmond Tutu™ Rose Bush - #1 Own Root Potted Rose Bush | $77.00 | — | Visit Seller |
| Gurney's Seed and Nursery | Sunbelt® Desmond Tutu™ | $29.99 | — | Visit Seller |
| Heirloom Roses | Sunbelt® Desmond Tutu™ | $53.00 |
Discount Code
20% • ROSEGEEK
Discount Code
20% • Roselady26
ARS Offer
15% • ARS member offer.
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| My Black Thumb | Sunbelt® Desmond Tutu™ | — |
Discount Code
10% • rosegeeks
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| Springhill Nurseries | Love at First Sight Hybrid Tea Rose - #1.5 FORTUNIANA ROOTSTOCK / 1 Plant(s) | Ships in Spring | $69.99 | — | Visit Seller |
| Springhill Nurseries | Love at First Sight Hybrid Tea Rose - BAREROOT / 1 Plant(s) | Ships in Spring | $39.99 | — | Visit Seller |
| Springhill Nurseries | Love at First Sight Hybrid Tea Rose - JUMBO / 1 Plant(s) | Ships Year-round | $69.99 | — | Visit Seller |
| Springhill Nurseries | Love at First Sight Hybrid Tea Rose - JUMBO BAREROOT / 1 Plant(s) | Ships in Spring | $69.99 | — | Visit Seller |
| Springhill Nurseries | Love at First Sight Hybrid Tea Rose - JUMBO FORTUNIANA WOW!® ROOTS / 1 Plant(s) | Ships in Spring | $74.99 | — | Visit Seller |
| Springhill Nurseries | Love at First Sight Hybrid Tea Rose - JUMBO WOW!® ROOTS / 1 Plant(s) | Ships Year-Round | $79.99 | — | Visit Seller |
| Springhill Nurseries | Love at First Sight Hybrid Tea Rose - PREMIUM / 1 Plant(s) | Ships in Spring | $26.99 | — | Visit Seller |
| Springhill Nurseries | Love at First Sight Hybrid Tea Rose - PREMIUM FORTUNIANA WOW!® ROOTS / 1 Plant(s) | Ships in Spring | $74.99 | — | Visit Seller |
| Sweet Hilltop Farm and Nursery | Own Root Rose Archbishop Desmond Tutu Two Gallon Potted Rose Pre order Ready 05 01 2026 p794822073 | — |
Discount Code
10% • ROSEGEEK10
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| Wildwood Nurseries | Kordes® Roses - Bare Root / Own Root | $64.99 | — | Visit Seller |
| Roses Unlimited | Seller storefront | — | — | Open Seller |
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